INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

If a key port shut down tomorrow, could you keep your customers’ freight moving? According to Freight Forwarding at a Crossroads: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond, “The greatest risk in this moment isn’t the turbulence of the market itself; it’s staying still.” Future...

Freight forwarders and customs brokers have always managed some level of unpredictability: rates fluctuate, capacity tightens, and weather disrupts a lane... But the executives who spoke with Adelante SCM and Magaya for The New Strategic Logistics Service Provider...

When comparing Magaya and Descartes, it's easy to assume they compete head-to-head. They do in some situations, but they're built from different starting points. The right choice depends less on feature checklists and more on the type of business you run. If you're a...

For years, many companies viewed customs compliance primarily as a necessary operational function. Entries needed to be filed correctly, regulations needed to be followed, and documentation needed to move efficiently through the customs process. Compliance was...

Freight forwarders and customs brokers are under more pressure than ever to modernize. Customer expectations keep rising. Teams are stretched thin. New technology, from automation to AI, is moving fast. But buying better software is only part of the equation. The real...

An honest look at two of the freight forwarding industry's leading platforms, written for logistics operators who are evaluating their options right now.Two platforms. Very different realities. CargoWise, built by WiseTech Global, has long dominated the highest...

Supply chain decisions have reached the C-suite. Not long ago, freight forwarding and customs compliance were often viewed primarily as operational functions. Important, certainly, but largely transactional. Success was measured by whether cargo moved on time,...

The excitement around AI in logistics isn't going away, but it has certainly matured. A year ago, the conversation centered on sweeping transformation. Today, many logistics leaders are asking a more practical question: Where does AI actually deliver measurable value?...

Freight forwarders and customs brokers have had a complicated few years. Tariffs shifted overnight, compliance rules tightened, and technology promised to change everything while many teams were still figuring out the foundations. The people who showed up to the...

Technology has made some remarkable advancements in recent years, providing modern solutions to improve so many aspects of our personal and professional lives. And yet, if you’ve ever felt nervous about selecting and adopting new technology, you’re not alone: only 16...